Centennial, CO Public Conduct: Outdoor Smoking Restrictions (2026)
Key Facts
- Centennial Center Park
- Smoking banned everywhere
- Parker Jordan Open Space
- Smoking banned everywhere
- Minimum fine
- $100 (Center Park violation)
- Business patios
- Exempt under Article 6
Summary
Centennial bans smoking anywhere inside Centennial Center Park and the Parker Jordan Centennial Open Space, trails, picnic areas and playgrounds included, under park rules enforced separately from the city's indoor Clean Indoor Air ordinance.
(b)Within the Centennial Center Park, it is unlawful to: ... (13)Smoking as such term is defined in Section 10-6-10 of this Code, at any location within Centennial Center Park.
Full Breakdown
Section 11-7-30(b)(13) of the Municipal Code makes it unlawful to smoke 'at any location within Centennial Center Park,' and Section 11-7-40(b)(13) imposes the identical ban across the Parker Jordan Centennial Open Space, including the stretch of the Cherry Creek Trail that crosses it. Both bans apply whether the smoker is on a trail, in a picnic shelter or in a parking area: there is no designated smoking zone in either property. This is separate from Article 6's indoor Clean Indoor Air ordinance, which by contrast exempts outdoor business patios from its smoking restrictions.
Violations & Fines
A park smoking violation is a minor offense; Centennial Center Park violations carry a minimum $100 fine under Section 11-7-60(c), enforceable by park rangers or code enforcement officers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is smoking allowed on a bench in a Centennial park?
Can I smoke on a restaurant patio in Centennial?
Sources & Official References
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